Category: Hbcu basketball

Norfolk State Women’s Basketball Sets Home-and-Home Series with Ole Miss

Brandon King

image via Matt Patterson Norfolk State women’s hoops has finalized a home-and-home agreement with Ole Miss commencing with the upcoming basketball season.  “This is an exciting moment for our women’s basketball program and the entire Norfolk State community. Hosting a nationally ranked SEC opponent at Echols Hall speaks volumes about the direction we’re headed and the reputation we’re building. With two nationally ranked programs set to visit over the next two seasons, our fans can look forward to elite-level basketball right here in Norfolk.” The series tips off when the…

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Norfolk State’s Joe Bryant Jr. Named Greek Elite League MVP

Brandon King

Basketball success continues to be a companion of Joe Bryant Jr, even after leaving the friendly confines of Norfolk State University.  This week, the former Spartan great was named MVP of the Greek A2 Elite Basketball League.  In his first season with Psychikou Basketball Club, Bryant led the league in scoring, putting up 20.1 points per contest, with  season high 39 coming against Mykonou, while adding 4.0 rebounds and 3.4 assists. He led the team to a 18-12  record and a fourth place finish in the 16-team.  Last season, Bryant Jr…

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Tennessee State basketball adds six players to roster

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image via Tennessee State Basketball Courtesy otTennessee State Athletics Tennessee State head men’s basketball coach Brian “Penny” Collins has announced the addition of six new players to the 2025–26 roster. “I’m really excited about this recruiting class,” said Collins. “They’ll join a strong group of 10 returners who experienced a lot of success last year.” Of the six newcomers, four are transfers — including one from Sacramento State and three from non-NCAA programs. The two freshmen include a local product from Madison, Tennessee, and another from Indianapolis, Indiana. PLAYER BREAKDOWNS: …

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Florida A&M to hire Charlie Ward as men’s head basketball coach

Brandon King

Initially reported by Offscript, Florida A&M is finalising deal to make former Heisman trophy and NBA player Charlie Ward the Rattlers’ new men’s basketball coach. He replaces Patrick Crarey II who accepted the vacancy at Grambling, after a single, tumultuous year at the helm of the Rattler basketball program that included the majority of the team being shown the door and a very delayed and public contract ratification. Ward was previously the head coach at Florida High, where he has been since 2018, leading them to a 129-58 record, including…

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Grambling reportedly to hire FAMU’s Patrick Crarey II as men’s basketball coach

Brandon King

Grambling is announcing their next men’s basketball coach Friday morning and reportedly the name that will be called is Florida A&M head basketball coach Patrick Crarey II.  Liv for Hoops reported Thursday that Grambling had zeroed in on Crarey II as their prime candidate to fill their vacancy.  Crarey II, who would replace Donte Jackson who was announced as Alabama A&M’s head coach last week, takes over a Grambling program that went 12-22 overall and 7-11 within the SWAC last season. Coach Crarey comes to Grambling after a somewhat tumultuous…

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Grambling to announce next men’s basketball coach Friday morning

Brandon King

Grambling will announce they will announce the next person to helm its men’s basketball program, replacing Donte Jackson, who departed to take the same position at Alabama A&M. The announcement will bea made at a press conference scheduled to take place Friday, April 11 at 10:00 A.M. CST The conference will be streamed via the Grambling State Athletics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GramblingStateAthletics

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Jermaine Woods named Norfolk State women’s basketball head coach

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image via Norfolk State Athletics Courtesy of Noah Schlekeway, Assistant SID, Norfolk State Athletics Following a national coaching search, Norfolk State University announced on Friday that Jermaine Woods will become the seventh head coach of the school’s women’s basketball program, pending Board of Visitors approval. A proven leader with experience at several Power Four institutions, Woods will take over the reins of a distinguished group that produced 30 wins during the 2023-24 campaign. “We are very excited to welcome Jermaine Woods to the Norfolk State family to lead our women’s…

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Alabama A&M announces Donte Jackson as new men’s head basketball coach

Brandon King

image via Alabama A&M Athletics Thursday afternoon Alabama A&M announced Donte Jackson as its new men’s basketball coach, replacing Otis Hughley, who recently stepped down. Coach Jackson arrives on The Hill after spending 8 seasons at Grambling where he compiled a 132-124 overall record, including a program-record 24 wins in 2022-23. He also led the Tigers to 3 SWAC regular season crowns, winning the conference tournament in 2023-24. Jackson’s G-Men to an 88-81 win over Montana State in the play-in game before being defeated 78-50 by Purdue in the first…

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Alabama A&M to announce new men’s basketball coach Thursday

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image via AAMU Sports Courtesy of Alabama A&M Sports THE HILL | Alabama A&M University will hold a press conference on Thursday, April 3 inside the AAMU Event Center to announce the new head men’s basketball coach. The press conference is open to the public and will begin at 4 p.m.  For those unable to attend, the press conference will be streamed live on Bulldogs All-Access at the following link: https://www.bulldogsallaccess.com

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Diamond Johnson declares for WNBA Draft

Brandon King

Norfolk State guard Diamond Johnson has declared for the WNBA Draft.  Johnson announced her declaration to take her goal to the professional level in a post to her X account.  “I am excited to announce that I am declaring for the 2025 WNBA Draft. This decision comes after an incredible journey throughout my collegiate basketball career, where I have not only grown as an athlete but as a person. Thanks to the unwavering support and love from all of you.” Johnson has had a very decorated college starting at Rutgers,…

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